New 130GB iPod has been syncing for two hours and it’s half-way done. Wow.
Nearly done with tomorrows (errr, todays) Minnebar session materials.
Wow – 50 sets of handouts in full color is $170. Black & White of same, on 100% recycled paper, $27. Pass on color.
Power WordPress Presentation Materials
I’m doing my Power WordPress presentation at Minnebar today. I decided to do the presentation today without any slides but instead give everyone handouts with the relevant tips & tricks. To share the wealth here are links to the PDF files for the three sections I’m covering, Performance, Plugin Review and SEO Basics.
MarketWatch Farewell Video
Last night was my absolutely amazing farewell party at the Bernard’s house. The gang put together this awesome going away video for me. It’s just great. Thank you so much everyone. Who would have ever thought reading “twitters” could be so funny! There is an amazing, completely unexpected and inexplicable cameo at the end. But don’t skip to it! Sit back and enjoy…
That is just great. I’m speechless. 🤩
Links to most messages read:
- Really missing espresso.
- Riding on school bus with Mazie.
- Wondering if Jim has had coffee.
- Wanting something…
- Pouting after Jim hurt my feelings.
- Maybe I should drink less coffee.
- Starbucks people are using wireless headsets.
- Stranded in New York Tweets
- Tammy declares that I cannot wear my new fishing shirt to work…
- iPhone Day via Twitter
- Finished cleaning most of the dog puke in minivan.
- Drinking amazing espresso…
- Sitting at my desk, sweating.
- I need a ship.
- Watching Charlotte’s Web with Mazie.
- At the Dolphin Show with Mazie!
- Having lunch with Mazie at Yum!
- Holy crap! Apple TV’s now show up as AirTunes remote speakers.
- Back in hotel room. TV doesn’t work in this room.
- Just calculated that I have 7,624,000 pixels on my desktop.
- Chase just ate half-loaf of banana bread off the counter!
- Just baked three loaves of banana bread. Yum.
- Mazie to Dad using iPhone…
- Updating Vista to SP1. Wish me luck.
- At a dinner with at least 10 doctors.
- Life Tip #845
- I wish time didn’t go so very fast…
- The question isn’t if…
- Feeling fairly stupid…
- Why is it so predictable…
- I sent this tweet four hours ago.
- Drinking from a jug marked XXX.
Just turned in SecurID, company ID, American Express card, etc. whew…
Completely overwhelmed with all the heartfelt comments from people on my last day.
Last tweet from my Dow Jones office. See you on the other side!
I think that one of the four ports in this USB I have doesn’t get power. Stuff works fine on the other three, but not that one port. Odd.
MarketWatch, Dow Jones Chapter Closing
Today I’m closing a very long chapter in my career. This is my last day at Dow Jones/MarketWatch. This transition has been in the works for a while. It was announced in January and over the course of the following months I’ve been able to wrap-up some projects, transition others and most importantly work to get my replacement hired and up-to-speed. I’m happy to leave on a Friday, and have a new CTO start on Monday to take the organization forward. My replacement will be in New York which I think will be immensely helpful. I’ve been able to do a lot from Minneapolis, but moving to New York isn’t in the cards and it was time for me to do something different.
The past 10+ years have been amazing. This chart is a great representation of all the twists and turns that have occurred over that period.
This is a tough day. It’s filled with a lot of emotion. I’ve found myself reflecting a lot over this week. Remembering a lot of past colleagues, all the great projects and even some of the bombs. It’s been amazing to see an organization grow and change through so many events. I’m incredibly proud of everything that has been accomplished by such this great team.
I’ll be taking a respite this summer and enjoying a great number of trips with my family. Stay tuned right here for news on those travels!
Changing Primary Workstations
As I get ready to leave Dow Jones I’ve been working to get my home office setup more streamlined for work. I think I’ve succeeded, and am in store for a big upgrade actually! Here is my current workstation at the office, where I spend most of my computer time.
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And this is what I’ll be using at home.
Find and upload Home Workstation farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2439579081_df7b9a4c2c.jpg
Yeah, that will work. 🙂
Upgrading my Windows XP virtual machine to SP3. Long, long, long… will visit it in the morning.
Completely flattered by all the amazing emails I’ve been getting from people as my final day at Dow Jones approaches. In the end, it’s all about people.